I'm a nursing student and CNA, wife, artist, musician; mama to a 7 yo boy and two kittens, a Maine Coon, and a hyperactive Pomeranian. I love reading and gaming, particularly books and games with emphasis on character depth or events that impact the world. Science-fiction, fantasy, and historical fiction are my favorite genres to both read and write. I've had a few things published, although I've also nearly quit writing several times! It can be a frustrating art-form but can also be fulfilling when you get it (halfway) right and people like reading it, and that's why I'm here. If you like my work, that's okay! If you don't, that's okay, too! If it moves you into either category, please offer feedback! I've led a strange life, exposed to various weirdnesses, awkwardnesses, successes and failures. Very little shocks me at this point but a lot of things move me, such as great stories that I will happily offer feedback on.

I have two blogs -

http://emoempathwriter.blogspot.com
http://lipsonthewhistle.wordpress.com

- where I talk about movies, books, art, politics of writing, and occasionally where I publish my artwork.